Chapter 196: Chapter 196 : Third Kazekage!!
When Orochimaru joined the Akatsuki, his first partner was Sasori.
One was a biology fanatic, the other a mechanical fanatic.
The two often argued in order to get more funding.
It was during one of these arguments that Orochimaru learned what Sasori was after.
That was eternity.
At the time, Orochimaru didn't understand what Sasori meant by eternity.
Even with Orochimaru's abilities, the Living Corpse Reincarnation technique he developed could only extend his life, not make him immortal.
After all, each time he was reborn, his soul weakened a little. One day, when his soul weakened enough, he wouldn't be able to reincarnate anymore, and that would be his death.
Even someone as confident and arrogant as Orochimaru couldn't make life eternal, so he never considered that Sasori's idea of eternity was immortality.
But now, through the light screen, Orochimaru learned that Sasori could make human puppets, and he had a sudden realization—Sasori had turned himself into a human puppet.
Since Sasori had already become a human puppet, theoretically, as long as the puppet didn't break, Sasori wouldn't die.
Even if the puppet broke, wouldn't Sasori just build a new body for himself?
"Heh, of all the people I know, you're the only one, Sasori, who can make life eternal. For that, I, Orochimaru, will call you the strongest!"
[Sasori's greatest strength was controlling human puppets made from living people, and those puppets could still use their jutsu from when they were alive.]
[Thus, the third Kazekage's Iron Sand was also added to Sasori's collection.]
"This is a bit outrageous, isn't it? A corpse puppet can still use ninjutsu?"
In Tobirama's office, Hashirama saw the third Kazekage, now a human puppet, using his sand jutsu to attack enemies. He couldn't help but comment.
Tobirama also found it unbelievable.
After all, he was a "scientist," having invented and created many jutsu and forbidden techniques.
But making a corpse, already turned into a puppet, use jutsu from when it was alive? He didn't even know where to begin, no clue at all.
"Thankfully, Sasori doesn't have your body or Madara's, otherwise, in his time, wouldn't Sasori have been invincible?"
The God of Shinobi, Senju Hashirama, and the Shinobi World's Asura, Uchiha Madara, teaming up—just thinking about it makes my scalp tingle.
"Well, even if Sasori is a genius in the art of puppetry, it's impossible for him to turn a skeleton into a puppet and make it use ninjutsu, right?"
"Definitely impossible. If Sasori could really do that, he wouldn't just be a genius, he'd be a monster."
"A genius who plays with skeletons? What kind of hellish joke is that? I didn't expect you, Tobirama, to be so funny. But then, no wonder you can't find a wife."
Tobirama: "..."
If I answer you, I'll be a dog!
"Can human puppets still use the ninjutsu they knew in life?"
The Fifth Hokage Jiraiya and the others were also surprised by this idea.
However, unlike Hashirama's wild imagination, Jiraiya turned to Orochimaru and asked, "Orochimaru, do you have the Third Kazekage's cells?"
"...Jiraiya, what are you planning to do?"
"Nothing much, I just want to see if the Third Kazekage summoned by Reanimation Jutsu is stronger, or if Sasori's human puppet version of the Third Kazekage is stronger."
"You're really bored, huh... But now that you mention it, I'm kind of interested too."
"Hahaha, see, you're as bored as I am!"
Orochimaru rolled his eyes at Jiraiya, not answering the question. Instead, he seemed deep in thought and said, "To make this work, we'd need to get the Third Kazekage's tissue. But since Sasori already turned him into a human puppet, where can we find his body tissue?"
"It's fine. If we can't get it here, the Second Hokage's side can definitely help."
After thinking about the Third Kazekage's age and when he died, Orochimaru nodded and replied, "In that case, we'll have to trouble Lord Second Hokage."
"I can't wait to see the Third Kazekage fight himself."
"Me neither."
"Hehehe."
"Hehehe!"
On the side, the Third Hokage covered his face, feeling a bit reluctant to look at his two disciples.
"You two just now had way too much of a villainous vibe. One is the Hokage, and the other is the head of the research department. Can you at least tone it down a bit?"
"Old man, you're too stubborn," Jiraiya scoffed, glancing around and continuing in an overly confident manner, "Everyone here is a Konoha ninja, and I'm the Hokage. If I say I want to see the Third Kazekage fight himself, who agrees, who disagrees?"
Everyone: You're the Hokage, you decide!
[As everyone knows, small objects can restrain the joints of puppets, and Sasori turned that restraint into strength, making him undoubtedly the strongest puppeteer of this era.]
[In the official "Ultimate Storm: Revolution" game, Sasori's backstory of joining the Akatsuki was added.]
[Here's what happened at that time.]
[As a rogue ninja, he encountered Konan, who was there to persuade him. At that moment, Konan sang from high in the air: "In the ninja world stage, if you have a mother, don't come."]
Jiraiya: "Impossible, Konan would never say that!"
[Sasori replied, "I grew up without parents, my family was poor, and the only thing I had were a few action figures. So, what exactly are you hoping for from me, big sis?"]
[Konan looked at him closely: "Wow, you actually look pretty handsome. I'm still going to try and convince you to join the Akatsuki."]
[And so began a clash of minds and bodies, an artistic friction. Sasori, who hadn't yet modified himself, was easily subdued by Konan. Afterward, he was persuaded by her to join the Akatsuki.]
[But Sasori, having been defeated by Konan, felt a sense of frustration. He thought to himself: "If I was easily convinced this time, next time it'll probably end the same way."]
[So, Sasori decided to make a plan to modify himself.]
[Later, Pain took Sasori to recruit Orochimaru, wanting to assign him as Sasori's teammate.]
[During this time, Sasori didn't trust Orochimaru, but because of Orochimaru's snake tongue, Pain was convinced that Snake was a rare talent.]
Orochimaru: "S-snake? That's such a unique title!"
[In the end, Sasori had no choice but to accept this "snake" as his teammate. However, he also remained on guard against Orochimaru, as he had a feeling that this sly snake would eventually try to compete for the organization's funding.]
[Sure enough, Orochimaru, who loved biological research, immediately set his sights on the Akatsuki's funding once he joined. The two began competing for resources.]
[During this time, Sasori completed his glorious evolution, turning his entire body into a genderless puppet, capable of destroying entire nations.]
[He secretly rejoiced. The next time he meets a woman like Konan, who wants to control him, it would truly be nonsense.]
"Sure enough, he turned himself into a human puppet."
Orochimaru's mouth dropped open, his tongue extended as he looked at the screen showing Sasori, who had already been fully transformed. His eyes were about to pop out.
Orochimaru: Sasori, quickly give it to me, I want it!
Sasori: Go away~
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So in the anime, where did Orochimaru get the body tissue of the Third Kazekage to summon him with Reanimation Jutsu?
It's puzzling...
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